Senate 0022: Relating to Relief/William Dillon/State of Florida

S22 CLAIMS/GENERAL BILL by Haridopolos; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Altman (SimilarH 0161)Relief/William Dillon/State of Florida; Provides for the relief of William Dillon, who was wrongfully incarcerated for 27 years and exonerated by a court after DNA testing. Compensates him for his wrongful incarceration. Directs the CFO to draw a warrant for the purchase of an annuity. Provides for a waiver of certain tuition and fees. Provides conditions for payment. Provides that the act does not waive certain defenses or increase the state's liability, etc. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: Indeterminate. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law. 07/31/09 SENATE Filed 12/09/09 SENATE Referred to The Special Master on Claim Bills 03/02/10 SENATE Introduced, referred to The Special Master on Claim Bills -SJ 00015 04/30/10 SENATE Died in Committee on The Special Master on Claim Bills

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